Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

Blackburn gained some much-needed breathing room in its battle against relegation with its first win since January, and Jermaine Jones helped the club do so.

Jones started and went the distance as Blackburn defeated Bolton, 1-0, in a match that ended the Rovers' 10-game winless streak. Jones helped contain the likes of Kevin Davies and Johan Elmander, and now Blackburn is three points clear of the drop with three games left to play.

Freddy Adu didn't start for Caykur Rizespor in its match against Adanaspor, but he did score the lone Americans Abroad goal this weekend. Four minutes after entering the game, Adu found the back of the net with a right-footed finish in Rizespor's 2-1 loss.

Another young American in action was left back Sean Cunningham, who made his professional debut for Molde FK in the NM Cupen in Norway. Cunningham started and played 72 minutes in Molde's 11-0 mauling of Eldsvag.

I can’t say I’m glad that Houllier is out because of medical problems, but it could be a good thing for Bradley (and the rest of the players) if he didn’t return to coach AV. Rumors have Rafa Benitez going there…

the most disturbing part is… Freddy Adu STILL seems to have upside. dude has played really well for rizespor. i think he should take note from charlie davies. come back to MLS play 90 min get some goals/assists and get back on bradley’s radar. he could still maybe give europe a shot in a few years when ur 25 or 26 and an improved player.

He isn’t getting any younger? Who is? He’s only twenty-five (younger than Stuart Holden, only three months older than CD9), and you’re making him sound washed-up, and after he has seemingly rejuvenated his career in central midfield.

I can’t understand people here who think that if a guy isn’t scoring every week he needs to move to a different club, league, or even continent. Why would Spector want to move to MLS?

He had a few great (shoulda been) assists against Chelsea the week before, too. You can def see that the mid is his natural position, very effective.

@Joe, maybe in about 5-6 years. One: it would be a giant pay cut (think that Benny got 400k from MLS as a DP, Spec plays in the EPL and makes much more currently than BF did before leaving) Two: his age (only25), skill level, and versatility allow for at least 2 more full contracts in Europe if that’s what he desires.

Adu has about one year left on his Benfica contract which I believe pays him a lot more than any MLS team is going to want to pay him. IF that is right then why not stay one more year in Europe making big money and then come back if he wants. He’ll still be only 21-22 and be a lot more financially secure.

Besides his Turkish team seems to like him .

His recent absences have been due, reportedly,to illness, not “American Abroad syndrome”.

If this is true then he may as well stay in Europe. I don’t see to many MLS teams that couldn’t do better with someone younger, cheaper and with a lot less baggage.

Houllier is hurt and bradley makes the bench.
Spector goes full 90 against CHELSEA and MANCHESTER CITY in the EPL, in the midfield, at a time when West Ham is battling relegation, should say something about his form. BB should stop playing him at right back and try him out in midfield where he seems to be comfortable.
Freddy Adu just makes scoring look easy. If he can help his team advance to the superlig, he’s found his place in Turkey (FREDDINHO)